Washington Center

2 Betty Spencer Drive
Greenville, SC 29607

119 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Washington Center, located at 2 Betty Spencer Drive in Greenville, South Carolina, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Greenville County School District. The school is dedicated to serving students with significant developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities. Its primary mission is to provide a highly structured, supportive environment that focuses on functional life skills, communication, and social development, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to achieve their highest level of independence.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative approach, integrating special education instruction with therapeutic services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. By utilizing individualized education programs (IEPs), Washington Center creates a tailored experience for each student, often incorporating sensory-based learning and assistive technology. The campus is designed to be fully accessible, fostering a safe and nurturing space where students are empowered to engage with their community and develop essential skills for daily living.

119

Total Students

24.4

Full-Time Teachers

4.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	28
Black	35
Asian	2
Two or More	1

White
53 (44.5 %)
Black
35 (29.4 %)
Hispanic
28 (23.5 %)
Asian
2 (1.7 %)
Two or More
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greenville 01
Phone:	(864)355-0250
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 5

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 8